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Gamaches, France

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,137 Population 638/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,002 median income, 22.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $551/mo rent
Gamaches experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density638/sq mi
Coordinates49.9862°N, 1.5562°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 128 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 92 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 74 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 63 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 147 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 135 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 132 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 128 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 72 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 126 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 99 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 128 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 81 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 64 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 107 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 43 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 117 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 112 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 116 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Gamaches has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (2.1").

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